Surakarta is located in the basin between two mountains, namely Lawu and Merapi. The city is verged by Bengawan Solo River at the east and south. Surakarta lies in a strategic place, especially if it is seen from the traffic transportation in Java. Surakarta lies at the meeting point the main ways Semarang-Yogyakarta and Surabaya - Yogyakarta. That's why Surakarta becomes the important business center for the surrounding area.